Jay Z's life in pictures

In 1996, Jay Z dropped his first huge album with Roc-A-Fella records, "Reasonable Doubt." And, just like that, a rap legend was born! His record featured a track with his former classmate Notorious B.I.G., "Brooklyn's Finest."

In 1996, Jay Z dropped his first huge album with Roc-A-Fella records, "Reasonable Doubt." And, just like that, a rap legend was born! His record featured a track with his former classmate Notorious B.I.G., "Brooklyn's Finest."